Park Avenue Disaffiliation timeline.
Below is a timeline of events in 2021 & 2022 for Park Avenue's disaffiliation from the UMC. Click on the links for more information.2021
March 21st
Rev. Jimmy Towson gave a church-wide State of the UMC Address to the congregation during the Sunday School Hour.
- This address was filmed. Watch it or read the transcript.
- Shorter clips were taken of this video for quick reference:
July 13th
Rev. Jimmy Towson & the Chair of Administrative Council gave a presentation and an update on the UMC at an Administrative Council Meeting.
- This meeting was filmed. Watch it or read the transcript.
August 12th
Released a promo video informing congregation of the upcoming Crossroads Survey.August 19th – September 2nd
The Crossroads Survey was available online to members and regular attenders.Note: Due to the launch of the Global Methodist Church denomination and the delay of the vote on the Separation Protocol, sales have been suspended for the Crossroads Survey. Click here for a copy of the questions asked in Park Avenue's survey.October 12th
Crossroads Survey results were published.November 4th
Protocol Study Team presentation to Administrative Council with vote to pursue disaffiliation.November 23rd
Phone conversation with District Superintendent Rev. Paula Lewis re: Park Avenue’s vote to pursue Conditional DisaffiliationDecember 5th
Rev. Jimmy Towson and a member of the Protocol Study Team gave a church-wide address during the Sunday School hour sharing an update on the conditional disaffiliation process.December 10th
Emailed Bishop & DS Rev. Paula Lewis from Rev. Jimmy Towson with copy of Park Avenue’s Disaffiliation Resolution.December 14th
Official notification from Administrative Council Chair, Judge Richard Cowart to DS Rev. Paula Lewis of Park Avenue’s decision to pursue Conditional Disaffiliation.2022
January 10th
Luncheon for senior adults presented by Rev. Jimmy Towson & key lay leader.January 13th
“Informal” Administrative Council Meeting with DS Rev. Paula Lewis per conference guidelines for disaffiliation.
February 1st
Church newsletter front page article by Rev. Jimmy Towson – Passing the TorchFebruary 24th
Sent a detailed email to the congregation explaining “why” and “why now” of disaffiliation. Included what would happen if we did or did not disaffiliate. An accompanying video update was included.February 28th – March 9th
Conducted a church-wide 10 days of prayer and fasting which included daily worship services, called Talk. Listen. Move.March 1st
Church newsletter front page article by Rev. Jimmy Towson – Church Vote on DisaffiliationMarch 5th
Rev. Jimmy Towson gave a video update upon the announcement of General Conference being cancelled and the announcement of the launch of the Global Methodist Church. This was emailed to the congregation.March 7th
Sent an email to members giving information on the upcoming disaffiliation vote. This included a brief FAQ + the ballot language.March 8th
Emailed members about day-of last-minute voting information we received from the DS’s Office.March 9th
Called Church Conference Vote on Disaffiliation
- Disaffiliation results were emailed to members